Jewish religious practice, by definition, was observed exclusively by the Jewish people, and notions of Jewish peoplehood, nation, and community were suffused with faith in the Jewish …

Nov 29, 2025 · Jew, any person whose religion is Judaism. In the broader sense of the term, a Jew is any person belonging to the worldwide group that constitutes, through descent or …

What is Judaism? What does it mean to be a Jew? Most people, both Jewish and gentile, would instinctively say that Judaism is a religion. And yet, there are militant atheists who insist that …

Jan 5, 2018 · The origins of Jewish faith are explained throughout the Torah. According to the text, God first revealed himself to a Hebrew man named Abraham, who became known as the …

Your support of The Jewish Federation of Greater Chattanooga strengthens our community and creates a vibrant Jewish future for us all. Your generosity alleviates poverty, provides …

Who Is a Jew? Simple: A Jew is anyone who was born of a Jewish mother, or has undergone conversion to Judaism according to halachah (Jewish law). That’s the way it’s been since …

The Jewish People are an ethno-religious group and nation originating in the Land of Israel, which is the current location of the State of Israel. Jews lived under Jewish self-rule in the Land of …

Ancient Jewish history is known from the Bible, extra-biblical sources, apocrypha and pseudepigrapha, the writings of Josephus, Greco-Roman authors and Church Fathers, as well …

Chabad of Chattanooga is dedicated to strengthening the Chattanooga Jewish community by promoting Jewish pride, study and celebration. To serving individuals and families looking for a …

Nov 24, 2025 · Even today the various Jewish groups—whether Orthodox, Conservative, or Reform —all claim direct spiritual descent from the Pharisees and the rabbinic sages. In fact, …